GPRFC

Well done to Paul Wigley a phenomenal achievement

Congratulations to Paul Wigley who was presented with this Scottish Police Rugby Cap after yesterday's game to celebrate him making his 10th International apperance.

Paul has been an ever present with the GPRFC and Police Scotland Thistles over the past number of years and this has seen him become a key component of our national set up.

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Weather is easing and looks like rain will stop for this afternoon’s game V Aberdeen University Medics.

1400 KO at Kings College Pitches, King street

Team sheet below!

Support always welcome

A number of north lads picked for the final on 22 May in Sale.

Before that we have our next game V uni Medics. Pitch to be confirmed

Some pictures from our 54-28 win over Garioch Rugby Club yesterday at Kings Pitches 📸

Quick dominant start led to Police going in 33-7 up at half time, Garioch scoring on the stroke of halftime.

That seemed to wake our opponents up, who took advantage of a yellow card for DoTD Ross Joy and came back into the game. Scores were 33-28 with 20 to go.

Police went back to basics and utilised the scrum dominance which led to numerous scrum penalties. Police scored another 3 tries without reply, finished with a penalty try and 5 points.

A good performance by all.

Front row giving MoTM as a collective
DoTD - Ross Joy

No rugger this weekend for us but our own Sav J Ollie is running the Inverness half marathon to raise funds for the Archie foundation. If you’d like to donate then the link it below!

Jack and Jordan's introduction to running - Archie Foundation Highland Appeal Help Jordan Walker raise money to support The Archie Foundation - Highland Appeal

After what seems like forever we got out in lovely conditions to play Aberdeen Wanderers RFC and came away with a 55-29 win.

Despite the lay off the lads played some good stuff, some bad stuff and everything in between.

Scorers;

Bryce
Matty
Jake
Cousins
Hache
Doug x 2
Duncan

Duncan with the conversions

MOTM - Matty McCall
DOTD - Puddz

Next game is 21st March 2026

8 North Police players are away in PSUK cup action against Cheshire Police next week!

Next week the Thistles travel to Cheshire in their final group game of the Police Sport UK British Cup

🆚️ Cheshire Police
📆 Wed 4th Feb
🕑 Kick off 3pm
🏟 Winnington Park RFC

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Old Back Row Gin

Photos from Saturday’s 43-34, 5 point win at home against Banff Rugby Club - Scotland

Thanks again Sally Middleton for the pics!

MoTM - Calum Queen
DoTD - Puddz

Read about Paul and Puddz being selected for British Police Rugby

The lads travelled to pastures new for a farm yard showdown - Pigs V Turra bulls.

After a sluggish first 10 min, Police finally found some rhythm and went in 5-36 leaders at half time.

Second half saw the discipline go and a yellow card each for Ross Joy and Ross Dugan. Turriff took advantage and came back into the game.

Police had a couple more tires of their own and game finished 31-55 to Police.

The result has us finish the year top of the league.

Scorers

Ross Joy
Stuart Hache
Paul Wigley x 3 (captain)
Ewan Grindlay
Bryce Farmer - Beasley
Ross Dugan
Neil Fraser

5 x conversion by Paul Wigley

Thanks to our sponsors Kate's Bespoke Catering and Braeside developments for their support and see you all in the new year!